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The night was filled with music, laughter, snacks, and great memories as the group enjoyed Ricky Martin’s performance together!

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Our youth had an exciting evening at the Ravinia Festival, where they enjoyed live music, spent quality time with friends and family, and participated in fun activities while waiting for the concert to begin. The outing gave youth an opportunity to socialize in a positive environment, connect with others, and enjoy a safe recreational experience outside of the regular program setting.

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National Night Out – Community Outreach & Engagement

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National Night Out – Community Outreach & Engagement

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On August 4, 2026, CAP youth and staff participated in National Night Out in Cicero. The event provided an opportunity to connect with community members, local police, and other organizations while promoting CAP’s programs and resources.

Youth helped distribute flyers, speak with other young people about the program, and encourage community involvement. CAP staff also shared information about available workshops and resources. As a result of the outreach, two new youth registered to become involved with the organization.

This activity supported CAP’s objective of Community Outreach and Engagement by increasing awareness of CAP services, strengthening community relationships, and encouraging youth participation.

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Youth from Cicero Area Project participated in a back-to-school resource fair in Cicero. They spoke with other young people about joining the youth group, explained the benefits of the program’s meetings, workshops, and activities, and helped connect families with community resources. Youth also distributed snacks, while school supplies and gifts were provided to children and parents. This event increased community involvement and improved access to helpful local resources.

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Cicero Area Project youth and community members participated in the Riverside Fourth of July Parade on July 4, 2026.

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Youth joined staff and board members at Riverside Park for a community-wide celebration focused on freedom, equality, democracy, and peace. Participants wore white shirts to represent the peace they hope to see in their communities. The event also gave youth an opportunity to engage with community members, practice teamwork, and share information about Cicero Area Project’s youth programs.

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On June 25, 2026, youth from both Cicero Area Project groups came together for a Peaceful March Against Gun Violence in Cicero. Alongside community members and the Cicero Police Department, participants carried signs promoting peace and calling for a safer future for all youth.

The march provided an opportunity for young people to raise awareness about the impact of gun violence, advocate for positive change, and demonstrate their commitment to building a stronger and safer community. Through their participation, youth showed leadership, civic engagement, and a dedication to promoting a culture of peace.

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Local Job Opportunities & Hiring Events Employment Resources for Our Community

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Providing warmth, support, and care to youth and families in our community.

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Giving Back Through Warmth: Jacket Distribution Event

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Giving Back Through Warmth: Jacket Distribution Event

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On May 28, 2026, Cicero Area Project hosted a jacket distribution event in Cicero led by Emma Marin and Board Member George Navia. Jackets were provided to youth participants and community members to help prepare for colder weather. The event promoted empathy, community support, and connection while ensuring local youth and families had access to essential winter clothing. Participants also engaged in a brief icebreaker activity, creating a welcoming and positive environment for everyone involved.

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Youth came together to keep Cicero clean while learning the importance of environmental responsibility and teamwork.

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On May 16, 2026, Cicero Area Project youth participated in a community Clean-Up Day in Cicero, IL alongside CVS worker Emma Marin and Board Member Rosalinda Ramos. The activity focused on environmental awareness, community pride, and civic engagement. Youth learned about the impact of litter on neighborhoods and wildlife while developing teamwork, leadership, and cooperation skills. Participants received cleaning supplies, T-shirts, and sunglasses before working together to help beautify the community. The event concluded with lunch and snacks, leaving youth with a greater appreciation for protecting their environment and serving their community.

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Cicero Area Project participated in the Women's Wellness Event, providing free jackets, resources, and outreach to community members and families.

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Women's Wellness Event & Community Resource Outreach

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Women's Wellness Event & Community Resource Outreach

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On May 14, 2026, Cicero Area Project participated in the Women's Wellness Event at the Cicero Community Center. The event provided community members with access to wellness services, health resources, giveaways, and family support information. Staff and youth engaged with attendees, shared information about available programs, distributed free jackets, and connected families with community resources. The event successfully served approximately 150+ participants and promoted community engagement and support.

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Youth from Cicero Area Project visited Representative Lisa Hernandez’s office to share how community programs positively impact local youth and families.

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Visit to State Representative Lisa Hernandez

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Visit to State Representative Lisa Hernandez

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Youth participants met with State Representative Lisa Hernandez to discuss the importance of community programs, student resources, teamwork, and volunteer opportunities. The group shared how the organization supports youth through workshops, FAFSA information, toy giveaways, and coat distributions for families in need. The activity promoted civic engagement, leadership, and community involvement.

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On April 1, 2026, at 4:00 PM, Emma and Cicero Area Project youth distributed coats to about 70 community members, supporting local youth and families.

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Connecting our community with resources, opportunities, and support for a brighter future.

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Informational Fair At Unity Junior High School

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Informational Fair At Unity Junior High School

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On March 13, 2026, Cicero Area Project shared informational resources with community members about local nonprofit organizations, including Morton College, Cicero Community Collaborative, and Mujeres Latinas en Acción, to increase awareness of available services and opportunities.

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On February 19th, 2026, at 3:00 pm, Emma and members of the Cicero Area Project Organization participated in the activity of the "Cicero Community Center "Healthy Heart Fair" The young people of the Organization made flyers where the services of the Cicero Area Project were offered. At the event, Emma spoke with parents of adolescents, to whom it was explained that we had a youth group to teach them how to channel their energy into productive tasks, develop Leadership, foster values, and promote citizen participation, cultural activities, volunteering, with workshops and meetings where they participate with their ideas.

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On February 11th at 4:00 pm Emma and members of the board of directors of Cicero Area Project held a party for all the young people who belong to the Organization. Cicero Area Project Celebrated Valentine's Day with the young people. To make the Celebration more pleasant, the hall was decorated with balloons and ornaments, and pizzas, sodas and snacks were distributed. They had games as well It ended at 6:00pm.

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On January 6th at 5:00pm Frank Aguilar had a 3 kings day celebration and toy drive, Emma and some of the cicero area project committee members and some of the youth members went to support Frank. Frank had the rosca which is a sweet bread that represents a kings crown that is a mile long, there was also hot chocolate for the people that went to have and enjoy while their kids got toys, the residents of Lyons really enjoyed this event. The activity ended at 7:00pm.

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On November 23rd, 2025, at 10:00 AM, the Cicero Area Project Youth group organized to distribute "Baskets of Love" in the community. This aid was very helpful in community as there has been an economic crisis due to the raids that have affected many families. The families were very happy to receive this support for Thanksgiving Day, and for a few more days, as they included many things. The activity ended at 3:00pm.

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On October 23rd at 5pm the community of cicero including the youth of cicero are project had a vigil to pray for the families that have been victims of ice, the vigil was led by the president of cicero Larry Dominick.

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On September 29th, 2025 at 4:00pm, Emma and George participated in an attendance

recognition event for all programs offered by the Cicero Area Project. In this event, the youth participated in plays, games and had a lot of fun.

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On September 23rd, 2025 at 10:00 AM, 2 of the mothers of 3 of our youths from the Cicero Area Project received a Certificate of Completion for becoming new citizens. President Larry Dominick wanted to give them this recognition for applying with u.s.and for diligently attending the classes. In addition to the 2 mothers of our youths, this certificate was also given to other parents who also became US citizens. All belong to the City of Cicero IL.

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As students across the city go back to school, former First Lady and Founder of The Obama Foundation's Girls Opportunity Alliance, Michelle Obama, announced an additional commitment of $500,000 to empower and uplift girls in and out of the classroom. The Girls Opportunity Alliance will support 11 Chicago-based girl-serving organizations this back-to-school season. The Alliance will also continue to provide organizational support to more than 60 girl-serving organizations across the City of Chicago through the Girls Opportunity Alliance Network. This holistic approach will benefit thousands of adolescent girls on the South and West Sides, particularly in the neighborhoods surrounding the future Obama Presidential Center.

In a released today, Mrs. Obama expressed her excitement for the growth of the Alliance's initiatives in Chicago. "As students head back to class, I'm proud to announce that the Girls Opportunity Alliance will be supporting some more incredible organizations in Chicago this school year," Mrs. Obama said. "From leadership development to career training to violence prevention, these organizations are helping girls gain the tools they need to succeed in school and in life."

The Girls Opportunity Alliance is dedicated to empowering and educating adolescent girls, helping them reach their full potential and create lasting change in their families, communities, and countries by connecting leaders, amplifying the impact of grassroots organizations, and raising public awareness. To date, the Girls Opportunity Alliance has supported more than 158 grassroots organizations across 43 countries, benefiting more than 120,000 girls.

With a vision set out by Mrs. Obama, in Chicago, the Girls Opportunity Alliance provides girl-serving organizations with support tailored to their specific needs, enabling them to enhance existing programs or develop new initiatives that address the unique challenges faced by girls across the city.

"​Meaningful change begins at the community level. That's why the Alliance's investment in these Chicago-based grassroots organizations is so vital," said Tiffany Drake, Vice President and Executive Director of the Girls Opportunity Alliance. "These organizations​ intimately understand the unique needs of the girls they serve, and by empowering them ​through opportunities and resources, we're building a ​brighter future."

The 11 Chicago-based girl-serving organizations are: Black Girls Jump, Distinctively Me, The Fig Factor Foundation, Girls Inc. of Chicago, Girls in the Game, Ladies of Virtue, The Medical Careers and Emergency Preparedness Initiative (MedCEEP), P.R.E.T.T.Y INC., SHE Chicago, Sisters in Cinema, and M.E.A.N. Girls Empowerment.

With the support of the Girls Opportunity Alliance, the 11 organizations will expand their programing and impact, for example:

MedCEEP addresses healthcare inequities on Chicago's South and West Sides by empowering youth with health emergency response skills and medical career exposure. Its in-school program provides a six session curriculum including hands-on emergency preparedness and career exploration. The Girls Opportunity Alliance Fund will support sustainable programming at Kenwood Academy, focusing on student leaders (primarily adolescent girls) who serve as peer mentors, providing them with exposure through medical career panels and medical simulations.

Sisters in Cinema empowers Black girls, women, and gender-expansive media creators through education, visibility, and community engagement. It offers a safe space for girls to develop valuable media skills and explore issues like mental health, peer relationships, and identity. The Girls Opportunity Alliance Fund will support up to 50 adolescent girls on Chicago's South Shore through "Pocket Cinema" (smartphone filmmaking) and "Podcasting for Beginners," both mentorship-driven and integrating social-emotional learning. Empowered to share their own stories and build self-assurance, the programs will culminate in a community showcase.

The leaders of these and other girl-serving organizations across Chicago, will join the Girls Opportunity Alliance Network, a community of more than 4,000 leaders around the world, which facilitates the exchange of ideas, information, and resources to enhance organizational capacity and sustainability. As Network members, these Chicago-leaders will benefit from capacity building workshops, Obama Foundation programming, and advice shared by the Obamas.

To learn more about the Girls Opportunity Alliance's work in Chicago and to support the efforts, visit: gofundme.org/girls-opportunity-alliance

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Michelle Obama's Girls Opportunity Alliance Provides $500,000 in Support to Chicago Girl-Serving Organizations Around Back-to-School

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As students across the city go back to school, former First Lady and Founder of The Obama Foundation's Girls Opportunity Alliance, Michelle Obama, announced an additional commitment of $500,000 to empower and uplift girls in and out of the classroom. The Girls Opportunity Alliance will support 11 Chicago-based girl-serving organizations this back-to-school season.

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The Resurrection Project believes that everyone has the right to live in a safe and affordable dwelling. Over the last 30+ years, we have committed ourselves to serve our community by building and managing apartments for our residents. Casa Durango is a 53-unit multi-family affordable rental housing development across two properties. Construction will be completed this fall, and tenant applications are now being accepted.

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The Resurrection Project believes that everyone has the right to live in a safe and affordable dwelling. Over the last 30+ years, we have committed ourselves to serve our community by building and managing apartments for our residents. Casa Durango is a 53-unit multi-family affordable rental housing development across two properties.

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Rincon Family Services

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Here’s the full list of programs and organizations that help families with Christmas gifts and holiday assistance:

• Adopt-A-Family Programs

• American Red Cross

• Assistance League

• Boys & Girls Clubs of America

• Catholic Charities

• Lions Club

• One Simple Wish

• Schools

• Society of St. Vincent de Paul

• United Way

• YMCA and YWCA

• Marine Corps Toys for Tots

• USPS Operation Santa

• Salvation Army Angel Tree

• Prison Fellowship Angel Tree

• Firefighters Giving Away Toys at Christmas

• Cops Helping Families at Christmas

• Dream Foundation Christmas Assistance Toy Program

• Be An Elf (Free Toys)

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Please note:

Immigration laws and local policies can change frequently. While we work to keep this site accurate and up to date, we ask for your patience and support. If you notice outdated content or want to help improve this resource, please reach out or use the feedback form on our site. Together, we can keep this information current for all who need it.

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Office of Immigrant, Migrant, and Refugee Rights (IMRR)

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Night Out in the Parks activates parks across the city with robust cultural events – bringing neighbors together to laugh, dance, sing, and engage. The Chicago Park District, in partnership with 100 local artists and organizations, presents engaging events and performances to amplify the artistic and cultural vibrancy of our city in every neighborhood and enhance quality of life across Chicago. Through theater, music, movies, dance, site-specific performances, and nature programs, the series supports Chicago-based artists, facilitates community-based partnerships and programs, cultivates civic engagement, and ensures equity in access to the arts for all Chicagoans. Learn more about the Night Out in the Parks program, our history, and our mission.

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Library Resources for GED and High School Equivalency Prep

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With your Chicago Public Library card, you can access free study materials, live tutors, and practice tests for both the GED and HiSET…

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On Thursday, July 24th, from 3:00 to 6:00 pm, the Cicero Area Project participated in the Back to School event. Emma, George, and the youth from the organization gave away backpacks, colored pencils, crayons, and other supplies to students for the return to school.

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On June 18, 2025, the youth of the Cicero Area Project participated in a leadership training.

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On May 29th, 2025, Emma and the youth of the Cicero Area Project participated in the "Women's Wellness Event" with Trustee Victor Garcia of the Town of Cicero.

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On May 10th, 2025, Cicero Area Project youth volunteered at the activity "CLEAN UP DAY"

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Meeting with the Mexican Consul, Reyna Torres

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Cicero Area Project participated in the Town of Cicero's Healthy Hearts event.

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Cicero Area Project offered citizenship classes to the community and also invited young people to be part of the organization.

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The work we do for World AIDS Day would not be possible without the generous support of our partners.

Our World AIDS Day 2023 partners will be announced soon. To find out about corporate partnership opportunities, contact Chris Dye, our Partnerships & Philanthropy Specialist at chris.dye@nat.org.uk.

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Get Involved There are loads of ways to get involved: in school, college or university, in your workplace or in any other setting.In your school Never too young to raise awareness (and money) to help fight HIV! You can do it in your school or college.

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December is Seasonal Affective Disorder Awareness Month

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December is Seasonal Affective Disorder Awareness Month

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December is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Awareness Month - NAMI Guilford

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CYC Free Family Movie Night! “Zootopia,” Tuesday, March 10 at the Cicero Community Center.

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Cicero Celebrates Annual Christmas Tree Lighting with Festive Cheer – Town of Cicero, IL

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Residents of Cicero braved the chilly temperatures in the mid-to-low 20s to gather at Cicero Community Park for the town’s annual Christmas Tree Lighting. The event, a cherished tradition, kicked off the holiday season with a mix of joy, community spirit, and festive fun.

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This vacancy is for a Clerk position in the Chicago Regional Office located in Oak Brook, IL.

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This vacancy is for a Clerk position in the Chicago Regional Office located in Oak Brook, IL.

This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other Clerk, GS-0303-04/05, FPL-05 positions within the Census Bureau in the same geographical location with the same qualifications and specialized experience.

Learn more about this agency

Clarification from the agency

All qualified United States citizens.

Help

Performs incidental typing of transmittals, letters, office records, forms, and other documents.

Performs administrative activities and assisting other staff members.

Reviews payroll timesheets submitted and keys time and attendance data

Maintains personnel files and records, manuals, and instruction books.

Conditions of Employment

U.S. citizen.

Suitable for Federal employment.

Registered for Selective Service if applicable. (www.sss.gov)

This is a Temporary Appointment; initial appointment is not to exceed 1 year. This appointment may be extended an additional year(s) at management's discretion.

Relocation expenses will not be paid.

This position may be ELIGIBLE for telework; additional criteria will be required (e.g., supervisory approval).

The work schedule for this position is Mixed Tour. With a Mixed Tour work schedule, an employee may be changed between full-time, part-time and intermittent work schedules to accommodate fluctuating workloads and is subject to a signed agreement.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Minimum Qualification Requirement:
To be minimally qualified for this position you MUST have a typing proficiency of at least 40 words per minute with three or fewer errors in a five-minute writing sample.

AND

Specialized Experience:

For the GS-04, you must have one year of experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-03 in the Federal service. Experience for this position includes: performing administrative activities and assisting other staff members; using an automated personnel and payroll system; working with customers, disseminating phone calls to appropriate staff members; working with difficult customers in a professional manner; using computers for word processing, databases and automated systems for programmatic information, action item tracking, and document control; using office machinery such as printers, scanners, fax machines, copiers, etc.

OR

2 years education above high school.

For the GS-05, you must have one year of experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-04 in the Federal service. Experience for this position includes performing administrative activities and assisting other staff members; using an automated personnel and payroll system; working with customers, disseminating phone calls to appropriate staff members; working with difficult customers in a professional manner; using computers for word processing, databases and automated systems for programmatic information, action item tracking, and document control; using office machinery such as printers, scanners, fax machines, copiers, etc.

OR

4 years education above high school.

Note: Equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying for all grade levels and positions for which both education and experience are acceptable.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Additional information

The following links provide information on various hiring authorities that may enable you to apply through merit assignment procedures, or be eligible for a non-competitive appointment.

The Department of Commerce provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Human Resources Office. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis. TTY users can contact the Human Resources Office via the Federal Relay Service, 1-800-877-8339.

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your resume, optional cover letter and supporting documentation will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. If you meet the minimum qualifications stated in the job opportunity announcement, we will compare your resume, optional cover letter and supporting documentation to your responses on the scored occupational questionnaire (True/False, Yes/No, Multiple Choice questions) and place you in one of three pre-defined categories. These categories are "gold," "silver," and "bronze." Your resume and/or optional cover letter must support your responses to the scored occupational questionnaire, or your score may be lowered. Candidates placed in the "gold" category will be identified for referral to the hiring manager and may be invited for an interview.

How you will be evaluated for preference eligibility: Within each category, those entitled to veterans' preference will be listed at the top of the pre-defined category for which they are placed.

Preference eligibles with a service-connected disability of 10% or more will be listed at the top of the highest quality category (gold).

The scored occupational questionnaire will evaluate you on the following competencies; please do not provide a separate written response:

Attention to Detail

Customer Service (Clerical/Technical)

Technology Application

For more information on category rating, please go to: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/competitive-hiring/#url=Category-Rating .

We recommend that you preview the online questions for this announcement before you start the application process.

Do NOT include the following types of information in your application:

Social Security Number (SSN)

Date of Birth (DOB)

Photos of yourself (if included on your resume you will not be considered for this position)

Personal information: such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc.

You may view the https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12288068 for this vacancy.

Required Documents

As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

A complete application consists of the following:

Resume showing relevant experience; cover letter optional. Your resume must list your educational and work experience including the dates (mm/dd/yy) of each employment along with the number of hours worked per week. Your resume may be used to validate your responses to the scored occupational questionnaire. Your resume should also indicate your citizenship and if you are registered with the Selective Service System if you are a male born after 12/31/59.

Veterans' Preference Documentation: Please indicate on your resume the type of veterans' preference you are claiming and provide the appropriate supporting documentation (DD-214 stating disposition of discharge or character of service, VA letter, SF-15, etc.) to validate your claim. For more information regarding eligibility requirements, please go to: https://www.fedshirevets.gov/job-seekers/veterans/veterans-preference/#content

Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) and Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) documentation, if applicable (see other information).

Education Documentation: If this position requires proof of higher education, or you are substituting education for experience, you must submit an unofficial transcript or a list of courses that includes the following information: name of accredited institution, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned. This also applies to Census Bureau employees. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. Please refer to http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/policy/ApplicationOfStds-04.asp for more information.

You are not required to submit official documents at this time; copies are sufficient.

Special Instructions for Foreign Education: Qualifying education from colleges and universities in foreign countries must be evaluated in terms of equivalency to that acquired in U.S. colleges and universities. Applicants educated in whole or in part in foreign countries must submit sufficient evidence, including transcripts, to an accredited private organization for an equivalency evaluation of course work and degree. A listing of these accredited organizations can be found on the Department of Education's website - http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html. You must provide a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation with a course by course listing along with your application. Failure to provide such documentation when requested will result in lost consideration.

CTAP and ICTAP candidates:

CTAP and ICTAP candidates will be eligible for selection priority if it is determined that they have exceeded the minimum qualifications for the position by attaining at least a rating of 85 out of 100. Information about CTAP and ICTAP eligibility is on the Office of Personnel Management's Career Transition Resources website at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/ctap_guideline.pdf.CTAP applicants MUST submit the following documents:

1. A copy of your RIF separation notice; notice of proposed removal for declining a directed geographic relocation outside of the local commuting area; a Certificate of Expected Separation (CES); or certification that you are in a surplus organization or occupation (this could be a position abolishment letter, a notice of eligibility for discontinued service retirement, or similar notice).

2. A copy of your SF-50 "Notification of Personnel Action" noting current position, grade/band level, and duty location;

3. A copy of your latest performance appraisal including your rating; and

4. Any documentation from your bureau/operating unit that shows your current promotion potential.

(When the area of consideration includes applicants from outside of the Department's workforce)

ICTAP applicants MUST submit the following documents:

1. A copy of your RIF separation notice; notice of proposed removal for declining a directed geographic relocation outside of the local commuting area; notice of disability annuity termination; certification from your former agency that it cannot place you after your recovery from a work-related compensable injury; or certification from the National Guard Bureau or Military Department that you are eligible for disability retirement.

2. A copy of your SF-50 "Notification of Personnel Action", documenting your RIF separation, noting your position, grade/band level, and duty location, and/or Agency certification of inability to place you through RPL, etc.;

3. A copy of your latest performance appraisal including your rating; and

4. Any documentation from your agency that shows your current promotion potential.

NOTE: You will not be considered if you fail to provide all required documents.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

Your complete application, including required documents, must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on 02/19/2024.
To apply on-line, you must complete and submit an application by accessing the USAJOBS website at http://www.usajobs.gov.

1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USA JOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.

2. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.

USAJOBS Help Center | How to see your application and job status
To return to your saved application, log in to your USAJOBS account at http://www.usajobs.gov/ and click on "Applications." Click on the position title, and then select "Update Application."

Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online; however, if you are unable to apply online, please contact:

Karyn Lindsey; karyn.m.lindsey@census.gov

Next steps

You will be notified of your application status through USAJOBS at four points during the hiring process, as applicable. You can check the status of your application by accessing the USAJOBS website at http://usajobs.gov, and clicking on "Applications." The status will be visible next to the corresponding positions. The four points of notification are:

1. Application Received or Application Incomplete;

2. Minimum Qualification Requirement Met or Minimum Qualification Requirement Not Met;

3. Referred or Not Referred; and

4. Selected or Not Selected.

By submitting your application, you are certifying the accuracy of the information contained in your application. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be terminated after you begin work; or, you may be fined or jailed. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.

You will be required to submit official documentation prior to appointment. The agency will then verify the information provided on your application (i.e., degree, veterans' preference, disability, etc.).

Fair and Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

A complete application consists of the following:

Resume showing relevant experience; cover letter optional. Your resume must list your educational and work experience including the dates (mm/dd/yy) of each employment along with the number of hours worked per week. Your resume may be used to validate your responses to the scored occupational questionnaire. Your resume should also indicate your citizenship and if you are registered with the Selective Service System if you are a male born after 12/31/59.

Veterans' Preference Documentation: Please indicate on your resume the type of veterans' preference you are claiming and provide the appropriate supporting documentation (DD-214 stating disposition of discharge or character of service, VA letter, SF-15, etc.) to validate your claim. For more information regarding eligibility requirements, please go to: https://www.fedshirevets.gov/job-seekers/veterans/veterans-preference/#content

Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) and Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) documentation, if applicable (see other information).

Education Documentation: If this position requires proof of higher education, or you are substituting education for experience, you must submit an unofficial transcript or a list of courses that includes the following information: name of accredited institution, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned. This also applies to Census Bureau employees. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. Please refer to http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/policy/ApplicationOfStds-04.asp for more information.

You are not required to submit official documents at this time; copies are sufficient.

Special Instructions for Foreign Education: Qualifying education from colleges and universities in foreign countries must be evaluated in terms of equivalency to that acquired in U.S. colleges and universities. Applicants educated in whole or in part in foreign countries must submit sufficient evidence, including transcripts, to an accredited private organization for an equivalency evaluation of course work and degree. A listing of these accredited organizations can be found on the Department of Education's website - http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html. You must provide a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation with a course by course listing along with your application. Failure to provide such documentation when requested will result in lost consideration.

CTAP and ICTAP candidates:

CTAP and ICTAP candidates will be eligible for selection priority if it is determined that they have exceeded the minimum qualifications for the position by attaining at least a rating of 85 out of 100. Information about CTAP and ICTAP eligibility is on the Office of Personnel Management's Career Transition Resources website at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/ctap_guideline.pdf.CTAP applicants MUST submit the following documents:

1. A copy of your RIF separation notice; notice of proposed removal for declining a directed geographic relocation outside of the local commuting area; a Certificate of Expected Separation (CES); or certification that you are in a surplus organization or occupation (this could be a position abolishment letter, a notice of eligibility for discontinued service retirement, or similar notice).

2. A copy of your SF-50 "Notification of Personnel Action" noting current position, grade/band level, and duty location;

3. A copy of your latest performance appraisal including your rating; and

4. Any documentation from your bureau/operating unit that shows your current promotion potential.

(When the area of consideration includes applicants from outside of the Department's workforce)

ICTAP applicants MUST submit the following documents:

1. A copy of your RIF separation notice; notice of proposed removal for declining a directed geographic relocation outside of the local commuting area; notice of disability annuity termination; certification from your former agency that it cannot place you after your recovery from a work-related compensable injury; or certification from the National Guard Bureau or Military Department that you are eligible for disability retirement.

2. A copy of your SF-50 "Notification of Personnel Action", documenting your RIF separation, noting your position, grade/band level, and duty location, and/or Agency certification of inability to place you through RPL, etc.;

3. A copy of your latest performance appraisal including your rating; and

4. Any documentation from your agency that shows your current promotion potential.

NOTE: You will not be considered if you fail to provide all required documents.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

Your complete application, including required documents, must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on 02/19/2024.
To apply on-line, you must complete and submit an application by accessing the USAJOBS website at http://www.usajobs.gov.

1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USA JOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.

2. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.

USAJOBS Help Center | How to see your application and job status
To return to your saved application, log in to your USAJOBS account at http://www.usajobs.gov/ and click on "Applications." Click on the position title, and then select "Update Application."

Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online; however, if you are unable to apply online, please contact:

Karyn Lindsey; karyn.m.lindsey@census.gov

Next steps

You will be notified of your application status through USAJOBS at four points during the hiring process, as applicable. You can check the status of your application by accessing the USAJOBS website at http://usajobs.gov, and clicking on "Applications." The status will be visible next to the corresponding positions. The four points of notification are:

1. Application Received or Application Incomplete;

2. Minimum Qualification Requirement Met or Minimum Qualification Requirement Not Met;

3. Referred or Not Referred; and

4. Selected or Not Selected.

By submitting your application, you are certifying the accuracy of the information contained in your application. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be terminated after you begin work; or, you may be fined or jailed. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.

You will be required to submit official documentation prior to appointment. The agency will then verify the information provided on your application (i.e., degree, veterans' preference, disability, etc.).

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

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APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT POSITIONS Deadline to apply is Wed. Feb. 15, 2023 (Choose Applicant and follow the application directions)
Cicero Fire Department

Mission Statement

To protect and preserve the life and property of the Cicero residents through community outreach, education, and high quality professional emergency services.

When to Call 911

When you dial 911 in the Town of Cicero, you are connected with the Town of Cicero Central Dispatch System, located in the Town, which dispatches fire and police personnel and equipment in response to calls.

If you, or someone you are with, experience any of the following symptoms, call 911 immediately:

Difficulty Breathing

Fainting

Sudden dizziness, weakness, or change in vision

Change in mental status (confusion, unusual behavior)

Sudden severe pain anywhere in the body

Uncontrolled bleeding

Sever of persistent vomiting

Coughing up or vomiting blood

Suicidal feelings

Pain or pressure in the chest or upper abdomen which can include:

Pressure

Fullness

Squeezing sensations or pain in the center of the chest that lasts more than a few minutes

Pain that spreads to the shoulders, neck, jaw, arms, or back

Chest pain accompanied by dizziness

Fainting

Sweating

Nausea or shortness of breath

If these or other symptoms present themselves, dial 911 immediately
The dispatcher will ask pertinent questions to ascertain the specific nature of the problem and help provide appropriate intervention until the Paramedics arrive. Do not hang up until the dispatcher instructs you to do so.

Before the Ambulance Arrives

After you have called 911, there are some things that you can do before help arrives:

If you determine that the patient has no pulse and is not breathing, begin CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) but only if you have been trained in this life-saving technique. (All dispatchers at the Cicero Dispatch Center can provide CPR instructions over the phone until the Paramedics arrive).

Stay calm. This will reassure the patient that help is on the way.

If possible, gather all the medication the patient may be taking. This will help the emergency service providers to better determine the medical history of the patient.

If possible, move all the furniture or obstacles out of the way so that the Paramedics have easy access to the patient. Secure pets in another area of the house.

If possible, assist the arriving Paramedics by turning on the outside lights and having someone standing at the curb to direct them. This is especially important in multi-unit buildings or remote locations.

About The Fire Department

The Town of Cicero, or Cicero Township as it was called back then, was incorporated in 1867. The Fire Department that serviced Cicero Township was actually created before that date and responded to fire calls from ten (10) different stations and serviced an area that was six (6) times the current area of the Town. The Department provides fire suppression, emergency medical, and public education services for the Town of Cicero. Currently the department has 63 shift fire suppression personnel, three (3) non-fire suppression personnel, 24 Paramedic/EMS personnel and eight (8) staff positions. The Town of Cicero currently maintains three (3) fire stations that are located at:

The Fire Department's administrative headquarters is located at the 5303 W. 25
th Street station. The department maintains its own "Burn Tower" that is located to the East of the 5410 W. 34 th Street station. Our own Fire Department, as well as other surrounding communities' Fire Departments, utilize and conduct both single and multi-company training drills at the burn tower. Currently the Fire Department has three (3) front-line Engine Companies, two (2) Aerial Ladder Truck Companies, five (5) Ambulances, and one (1) back-up Engine that is kept in reserve. Last year, in 2019, Cicero Fire Department personnel and apparatus responded to over 9,200 fire and EMS calls.

Training Division

The Cicero Fire Department's Training Division is responsible for the overall training of the Department. In cooperation with the Emergency Medical Service (EMS) coordinator, heads of the Technical Rescue and Hazardous Material teams, and all the shift officers, training is provided for the Department members from the entry level academy subjects to the upper command and administration level. Our training is accomplished with in-house instructors and by utilizing various outside training agencies. All training activities are coordinated and scheduled by our Training Officer, Lieutenant Chris Foltz.

Hazardous Materials Response Team

Responding to chemical emergencies is another responsibility of the Cicero Fire Department. The number of hazardous materials emergencies throughout the United States increases each year. The Hazardous Materials (Haz-Mat) Response Team was formed to protect the community from these incidents.

The Cicero Fire Department Haz-Mat Team is also a member of the larger Haz-Mat Team, the "Division 11 Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Team". This larger team is assembled when a community is faced with a large or extremely dangerous chemical emergency. The team is comprised of Haz-Mat team members from the Berwyn, Forest Park, North Riverside, Oak Park, River Forest, and Stickney Fire Departments. The participating departments pool their resources and talent to help the stricken community manage a hazardous materials emergency. These teams train together as a single response group numerous times throughout the year.

Technical Rescue Team - TRT

Responding to emergencies where people are trapped or injured under special circumstances is a job for the Technical Rescue Team (TRT) of the Cicero Fire Department. The team is comprised of technical response team members from the Berwyn, Forest Park, North Riverside, Oak Park, River Forest, and Stickney Fire Departments. The team may respond to a trench collapse where sewers are being installed, a high-rise building for a vertical rescue of a window washer, or even to a confined space where utility work is being performed. Technical Rescue Team members are trained to respond and quickly begin assisting the trapped or injured victim(s). The team has specialized training and equipment for each type of rescue.

Emergency Medical Services

The Cicero Fire Department maintains four (4) ALS (Advanced Life Support) ambulances staffed by 24 highly trained and certified State of Illinois, Department of Public Health paramedics. These ambulances are equipped with state-of-the-art cardiac monitoring technology that include the ability to transmit EKGs (Electrocardiograms) to the hospital for review by doctors and cardiologists before the patient reaches the Emergency Room doors. Cicero Fire Department Paramedics are trained in advanced cardiac, pediatric and trauma life support skills and treatments.

C PR Classes

Immediate and high-quality CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation) makes the biggest difference in the outcome of a sudden cardiac arrest situation. The Cicero Fire Department offers quarterly classes, taught by certified and trained Paramedics, for both the layperson and medical professionals, in adult and pediatric CPR, choking, and AED (Automated External Defibrillator) use. To learn more about CPR and re-certification classes, please call the Cicero Fire Department at (708) 652-0174.

Smoke Detector Program

In addition to the many Fire Department tours, school fire drill tests, and public education events that are hosted each year, one of the most important programs offered by the Cicero Fire Department is the Smoke Detector Program.

Each Town of Cicero resident is able to come in to the Fire Department and pick-up one (1) combination smoke and carbon monoxide detector, free of charge. Listed below are the requirements and criteria that the resident must provide:

Valid driver's license or State of Illinois ID that lists the residents address within the Town of Cicero

Copy of a current utility bill that lists the residents address

Completed Smoke Detector Form in English or Spanish. You can also obtain this form at the Fire Department.

Each qualifying resident simply needs to come to the Cicero Fire Department located at:

in order to obtain their combination smoke and carbon monoxide detector.

Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors save lives. The Town of Cicero requires at least one (1) smoke detector on each level of the home. The detector should be placed in a common hallway that is near bedrooms or sleeping areas in the home. It is also recommended that each and every detector in the home be tested and have their batteries changed at least twice per year. More information regarding smoke detectors can be found at section 42-31 of the Town of Cicero Code of Ordinances.

Public Education

The Public Education Division is under direction of the Bureau of Fire Prevention. The Public Education Division is committed to educating the residents and merchants of the Town of Cicero on fire safety and fire prevention. This task is accomplished by the following:

Area Fire Station Tours

Pre-Fire Planning Programs for Businesses, Merchants and Industry

CPR Classes

Block Party Visits by On Duty Fire Department Personnel

Blood Pressure Checks at Area Fire Stations by EMS Personnel

School Fire Education Programs

Senior Citizen Fire Education Programs

Industrial Fire Education Programs

Free Smoke Detector Program for Cicero Residents ( With proper Identification)

The Bureau of Fire Prevention is committed to the safety of all of Cicero's residents, businesses and merchants.

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Police Superintendent
4901 W. Cermak Rd.
Cicero, IL 60804
708-652-2130

In an emergency situation, dial 911 for immediate assistance.

The Town of Cicero supports your efforts to make our community safer. Please report any emergencies to the Cicero Police Department by calling 911. Please report any suspicious activity to the Cicero Police Non-Emergency line at 708-652-2130 or to our confidential Cicero Police Hotline at 708-863-COPS (2677).

The Cicero Police Department Gang Crimes Tactical Unit is charged with suppression of and response to incidents involving street gangs within the Town of Cicero.

Over the past several years, and thanks to the efforts of the Gang Crimes Tactical Unit, the Town of Cicero has seen a dramatic decrease in gang related violence. From 2000 to May of 2005 - the five ½ years prior to Cicero Town President Larry Dominick taking office - there were 270 gang related shooting and 42 gang related homicides within the Town of Cicero. From May of 2005 through 2010 we were able to decrease those numbers to 146 gang related shooting and 18 gang related homicides. There wasn't a single gang-related homicide in the Town of Cicero in 2011.

Through utilizing resources from the State, County, and local levels, the Town of Cicero is working proactively to combat gangs. We ask the citizens of Cicero to continue to get involved. We need the citizens to be our eyes and ears. We need the citizens to report suspicious activity to the police department. The quicker we can address these problems the better off everyone will be.

Office of Professional Standards

For more information on the Cicero Police Department's Office of Professional Standards, please click here.

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About Cermak Immediate Care

An urgent medical need can arise at any time of the day or night, and knowing where to turn can make those experiences far easier to manage. At Cermak Immediate Care in Cicero, IL, Chicago, IL, and Roseland, IL, you can have access to a team of skilled medical professionals who are standing by to assist you in your time of need.

Perhaps you've sustained a sports or occupational injury, or your child has a fever or a persistent sore throat. You might also be suffering from an asthma attack or a bout of anxiety. Cermak Immediate Care is equipped to handle all of these needs and many more. All services are provided with a focus on your specific needs, in a setting that's warm and welcoming.

Cermak Immediate Care has recruited some of the best medical staff in the greater Chicago area. Most of the physicians have extensive experience working in an emergency room or urgent care setting, so you can rest assured that they are trained to quickly and accurately address a variety of medical needs.

Experiencing an urgent care need is stressful enough without having to worry about how your care will affect your wallet. At Cermak Immediate Care, pricing is structured to provide value as compared to emergency room visits. You'll always receive individualized care at affordable pricing.

Cermak Immediate Care is conveniently located near area expressways and all major bus routes. That makes it easy to find the help you need when you or a loved one encounters a medical issue requiring prompt treatment.

Take note of the location and contact information for Cermak Immediate Care, so that you're prepared to find relief should the need for urgent medical care arise. If time permits, you can book an appointment online or by phone -- or you're always welcome to come in for walk-in treatment. Regardless of what brings you to Cermak Immediate Care, you're likely to emerge feeling confident in your decision to seek treatment at one of the Chicago area's finest medical facilities.

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Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC)

Everyone deserves quality health care. The closer to home, the better. You'll always feel welcome at The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System-Mile Square Health Center in Cicero. We serve area neighborhoods at our convenient Hawthorne Plaza location, which features:

Free parking

Friendly English and Spanish-speaking staff

Sliding fee scale for the underinsured

Services for the uninsured

Large, clean waiting area

Location

Hawthorne Works Shopping Center
4745-51 West Cermak Road
Cicero, IL 60804
Directions

To request an appointment, please call 312.996.2000.
Fax: 708.652.4745

Hours

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday: 8 am - 5 pm
Tuesday: 9:30 am - 5:30 pm

Services

We offer many services to people of every age, from newborns to elderly, including:

Family Medicine

Behavioral Healthcare

Immunizations

Pediatrics

Primary Care

Preventive Care

School & Sports Physicals

Women's Health

Neighborhoods We Serve

Make an Appointment

To request an appointment, please call 312.996.2000.

Walk-in visitors are welcome and served on a first-come, first-served basis. Learn more about walk-in visits.

If you're a regular Mile Square patient who needs care quickly, but it's not an emergency, please call 312.996.2000 and ask for the doctor on call.

This health center is a Health Center Program grantee under 42 U.S.C. 254b, and a deemed Public Health Service employee under 42 U.S.C. 233(g)-(n).

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Services We Offer at Jimare Wellness Counseling

We offer a full range of outpatient substance abuses services: education, treatment and continuing care. We offer all DUI services required by the courts as well as those required by the Secretary of State for reinstatement of driving privileges. Other legal issues may prompt the courts or the Secretary of State to ask for an assessment of use of alcohol and/or other drugs. An individual may also notice that there are increasing issues with the use of alcohol or other drugs and want to learn more about what is happening and how to keep it from becoming more of a problem. Whatever the situation, we are here to help people have a happy and satisfying life free of any disturbance due to the use of alcohol and/or other drugs.

Magdalena and Jim Miller have spent their entire lives helping people achieve their most important goals and highest aspirations. For the last fifteen years, we have focused on issues related to the use of alcohol and/or other drugs. In 2014, seeing the need for a more conveniently located program to serve those mandated by court to complete substance abuse services, we opened Jimare Wellness Counseling Center in Cicero. We have been blessed to serve hundreds of men and women of all ages since then. We have seen the power of the interventions we provide, their benefit to our clients, and the transformation of relationships and families never ceases to amaze us. We would like to help anyone that needs or can benefit from educational programs and outpatient or intensive outpatient treatment related to substance abuse and its impact on the family and society in general. We are small enough to care and big enough to give you what you need or want. If you would like to know more, call us right now.

General Questions

If you have a court case, whether DUI or something else, and have had an evaluation or assessment that made recommendations, gather a copy of the evaluation or assessment, the court sentence, the name of your court caseworker, and your photo ID, and give us a call to set up an appointment. We will explain details, agree with you on a schedule of attendance and payments, and get in touch with your caseworker so they know you're enrolled. You'll be completed sooner than you imagined.

Treatment is helpful to make one aware of how they got to where they are and how to get back to where they want to be. Whether one is aware of it or not, even moderate use of alcohol and/or other drugs can have a negative impact on our life. Whether we are pushed into treatment by the court or some other problem, or whether one decides for him/herself that things need to change, the intervention of treatment or education will open new horizons as yet unseen. If you give it a chance, it works!

The cost of the program will depend on the recommendations of the evaluation or assessment. We will explain payment plans in detail with you before you enroll. It doesn't cost anything to ask and consider your options. We give a significant discount to those that pay up front, which allows you to be able to concentrate on your program and completing it quickly and getting the most benefit. Give us a call today!

If you are preparing for an administrative hearing to petition reinstatement of driving privileges, you should not go into it unprepared! In order to be successful in getting your license back, you need to carry the burden of proof to convince the Secretary of State you will be a safe and responsible driver. Get our e-book on how to be successful whether it's your first hearing or even if you have been denied in an earlier hearing. You can find it here!

why choose us

Our counselors are certified alcohol and drug counselors (CADC) and are qualified to supply all DUI services, including Risk Education and DUI Uniform Reports (evaluations). In addition, our counselors have the experience and competence to assist you with Secretary of State requirements for license reinstatement.

We are approved to offer court-related services in all counties. The court caseworkers are familiar with us and have confidence in our recommendations and the accuracy of our reporting.

About Us

Certified Counselors

State CADC credentials or higher and DUI certification.

Secretary of State Requirements

Procedures for court and those for license reinstatement are different. We are familiar with license reinstatement procedures and will advise you to important details that will help you reinstate your driving privileges.

Focus on Wellness

We believe in a wholistic approach that places attention on all aspects of life: physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual. This is sometimes called a Bio-psycho-social-spiritual approach. If need be, we will make suggestions to support your total wellbeing.

Court Recognition

We are familiar with and are known to the caseworkers in all the Cook County districts. We have a relationship with them that enables us to help you manage your relationship with the court.

Jimare Wellness Counseling Center is your choice for quick and effective completion of all services related to the use, abuse, and prevention of alcohol and/or other drugs.

MONDAY TO THURSDAY: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM

SATURDAY: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

FRIDAY AND SUNDAY: Closed

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Covid 19 Update 5/19/2020

For our most recent updates, please visit us on social media

Family Service & Mental Health Center is currently offering FREE case management services to individuals who need assistance accessing a range of resources. If you are in need of assistance, please call us at 708-581-6654.

Some of the case management services we provide are:

Accessing food pantries and connecting with other services to meet basic needs

Applying for the Medical card

Applying for the Link card

Applying for General Assistant

Applying for Child Support

And much more!

We are also offering FREE brief counseling services to uninsured individuals. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression or other challenges related to Covid-19 and would benefit from speaking with someone, please call us at 708-581-6654 to speak with our Intake Coordinator. We are here for you! All services are available in English and Spanish.

Covid 19 Update 3/27/2020

To: Clients, Community Members and Friends of Family Service and Mental Health Center of Cicero

We understand that our clients and community need us now more than ever in this time of uncertainty and anxiety. We quickly transitioned our team to work from home and we are now offering teletherapy for the safety of our clients and our staff. Our main office is closed until further notice but we are still here for you !

Family Service will continue to provide therapy for existing clients and we are accepting new clients. Please call your clinician to arrange a communication method that works for you. We can provide services via Zoom, a HIPAA-secured video conferencing platform, or via phone. If you are looking to initiate therapy services, please call us at (708) 656-6430 and leave a message. Someone will return your call within 24 hours (Monday-Friday) to set up an intake via phone or video conferencing.

We recognize that this is an extremely challenging time for our clients, and we are committed to continuing to meet the mental health needs of our community. However, this pandemic is taking a deep toll on our financial ability to continue to serve our clients. Please consider making a donation so that we have the resources we need to provide these essential services.

If you have a specific medical question, please consult with your primary care physician or pediatrician. Please check our social media for the very latest information and additional resources.

For specific mental health guidance related to the Covid-19 Pandemic: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/managing-stress-anxiety.html

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Katie Bartholomew
Executive Director

Cicero Family Service offers high quality, compassionate care that will help you overcome mental health challenges that you may be facing in your life. With support and guidance from our experienced therapists you will find a path forward that will lead to better emotional and physical health, improved functioning, and more satisfying relationships.

We encourage you to browse the pages of our website to learn more about our professional team and the services we offer. If you feel our services are right for you, please send us an email or give us a call and we will promptly schedule an initial consultation for you. There is no charge for the initial visit.

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Cicero Family Service | High Quality & Compassionate Care | Therapy in Cicero, IL

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Cicero Family Services provides individual counseling, family therapy, family counseling, mental health treatment, mental health counseling, therapists, and counselors in Cicero, IL.

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"I am so glad that my husband and I found Dr. Chawla. She is a fabulous doctor who has changed my life. Before seeing her, I had problems working, driving, having friends, among other things. Today I'm a totally different person, and it is all thanks to Dr. Chawla. I can't say enough about how wonderful she is and I am so lucky to be her patient."

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Psychiatrist Chicago and Westmont IL | Midwest Wellness Center Associates

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Board certified psychiatrist with locations in Chicago and Westmont, IL. Evaluation and treatment of mood disorders, anxiety, depression, ADHD, Bipolar, and more. ☎ (630) 496-5368

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Greater West Town Community Development Project

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We offer Job Placement, Woodworking, Shipping & Receiving Training, and High School diploma opportunity. CALL: 312-432-1300, West Town Academy: 312-563-9044, Woodworkers Training: 312-563-9570, Shipping and Receiving Training: 312-563-9028, Adult Job Placement: 312-432-1300

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General Labor & Light Industrial Staffing in Chicago | Alternative Staffing

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Alternative Staffing is a leader in general labor and light industrial staffing. Looking for skilled labor jobs or top talent? Contact us today.

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Established in 1993, the Five Time Illinois Governor’s Home Town Award Winning Cicero Youth Commission and the Children’s Center “Hold My Hand Award” recipient offers quality programs for the youth of Cicero. Town President Larry Dominick continues to be a staunch supporter of the CYC. The mission is to provide educational and recreational opportunities for the youth of Cicero oftentimes focusing on total family involvement. Activities are conducted after school and weekends throughout the year.

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Youth Programs — Corazón Community Services

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Youth Crossroads' Workforce Development Program is designed to give high school students and young adults (ages 15-24) in Cicero, Berwyn, Stickney, Lyons, Summit, and Forest View the introductory training they need to get good paying jobs and develop meaningful careers. The program is designed to encourage youth to explore different career paths that reflect their passions and interests. Our workforce development program supports high school students and young adults regardless of their prior academic achievement or life experiences. Stipends are also available to help students who require financial assistance to participate.

For more information, contact Arafat Olori, Youth Crossroads Workforce Development Coordinator at ArafatO@youthcrossroads.org or enroll in classes clicking here

Partners: University of Illinois Extension · University of Illinois at Chicago · Compudopt · Ivory Tower
A Plus Nail School · Ignition Community Glass · Berwyn Fire Department · Mackintosh Methods

New for the Spring Semester:

Nail Tech Cohort
For students interested in careers as nail technician or in nail art, including Ombre, Poly, Foil, Blooming Gel, and more.

The nail tech cohort will get hands-on training from the principal of A+ Nail School. Includes a nail art contest.
Youth Health Cohort
For students interested in exploring a variety of professional opportunities in community health, including food pantries, public health, and health equity.

Students in program will learn how to improve health outcomes of residents and socio-economic conditions in lower-income communities of color.

Classes are taught by faculty in the University of Illinois Chicago's CHW Connect and University of Illinois Extension

Steminist Cohort
Learn how to create transformation glass art from instructors at Ignition Community Glass.

This cohort is designed for young women interested in careers in STEM fields.
Coding
For students interested in jobs in coding, computer hardware, network engineering, web design, Blender, and GIMP.

Classes are taught by.

Internship opportunities available after the cohort session.

First Responder Cohort
For students interested in careers as firefighters or paramedics.

Classes taught by the Berwyn Fire Department.
Entrepreneurship
For students interested in becoming an entrepreneur or starting their own business.

The program includes and ideation workshop, business curriculum, mentorship, business registration help, and minimum viable product creation.

Program Benefits:

· Students participate in a variety of modules, trainings, and cohorts, which includes certification or opportunities for more advanced training on jobsites or at local community colleges

· Classes are taught by leading professionals who can connect students to jobs in their fields

· Employment readiness activities

· Job Search and Job Placement Support

· Career Exploration

· Resume Building

· Interview Training

· Mentorship Networking

· GED Services

· Job-Shadowing Opportunities

· Assistantships

Learning Outcomes will be fulfilled through interactive workshops:

· Learn to demonstrate dependability and reliability

· Learn the importance of verifying information and documenting information

· Ensure customer/client satisfaction

· Listen actively and communicate effectively in different settings

· Learn the importance of collaboration

· Work with others more effectively

· Demonstrate ethical behavior

· Demonstrate responsibility

· Manage time effectively

· Demonstrate professionalism

· Deal with change effectively

· Learn the importance of flexibility

Upcoming Cohorts: Mechanics, Cosmetology, Engineering, Graphic Designing, Culinary, Art, Boxing, Martial Arts, CTA Trains, Barbers, Fashion Designing, Carpentry, Game Developing, Youth Board (Non-Profit Management)

Workforce Development Cohorts in Fall 2022: Community Health Work, Nutrition Education, Business Development, Entrepreneurship & Music Education

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Workforce Development Program (ages 15-24) - Youth Crossroads, Inc.

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Youth Crossroads' Workforce Development Program is designed to give high school students and young adults (ages 15-24) in Cicero, Berwyn, Stickney, Lyons, Summit, and Forest...